Insider Brief:
- QunaSys has launched QURI Chemistry in IBM’s Qiskit Functions Catalog, providing tailored quantum algorithms for the chemical and materials industries.
- QURI Chemistry simplifies access to quantum computing by abstracting complex algorithms, so that businesses may solve molecular and material problems using IBM’s quantum hardware without requiring extensive quantum programming knowledge.
- This launch is part of a larger effort by QunaSys and IBM to expand quantum computing applications across industries, giving IBM Quantum Network members access to quantum services for real-world use cases.
PRESS RELEASE — QunaSys, a company focused on quantum computing algorithm development for chemical calculations and simulations, has announced the launch of QURI Chemistry, now available through IBM’s Qiskit Functions Catalog. According to the announcement, this launch addresses the growing demand for tailored quantum solutions in the chemical and materials industries. QURI Chemistry, developed based on user feedback from QPARC, delivers quantum algorithms designed for real-world applications.
New Capabilities for the Chemical Industry with Quantum Computing
QunaSys noted that as the quantum computing industry matures, businesses increasingly recognize the strategic value of adopting quantum technologies. QURI Chemistry is designed for companies in the chemical and materials sectors to use quantum computing to solve complex molecular and material problems. By providing a simplified interface for users, QunaSys claims this tool brings quantum computing closer to mainstream adoption in industries where material discovery and molecular simulations are critical.
“Finding the ground state energy for molecules is one of the most fundamental challenges in all of chemistry,” said Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and Vice President of IBM Quantum. “And now, with the QunaSys Chemistry application service as part of the Qiskit Functions Catalog, our users can start exploring these quantum chemistry problems.”
Simplifying Access to Quantum Computing for Chemical Innovation
One of the key challenges in the quantum computing ecosystem, according to the release, has been the complexity of developing and executing quantum algorithms, especially for end users unfamiliar with quantum coding. Recognizing that many businesses and researchers do not have the bandwidth to build quantum experiments from scratch, QunaSys has worked towards adapting complex quantum algorithms into the user-friendly QURI Chemistry tool. This simplification allows enterprises to access quantum computing solutions without needing extensive knowledge of quantum programming languages.
The company’s algorithmic innovation introduces advanced methods such as Quantum-Selected Configuration Interaction (QSCI) to deliver more accurate results. Through IBM’s quantum hardware and the Qiskit Functions Catalog, QURI Chemistry integrates quantum algorithms with practical chemical applications, so businesses may more easily develop quantum workflows without disrupting their existing processes.
“QURI Chemistry simplifies quantum computing access for material and chemical innovation by abstracting complex algorithms,” said Tennin Yan, CEO of QunaSys. “This launch with IBM makes cutting-edge quantum tools more accessible, helping businesses leverage quantum technology faster. We will keep enhancing QURI Chemistry to help users unlock quantum computing’s potential without changing their familiar interface.”
Expanding Quantum Applications Across Industries
The launch of QURI Chemistry within IBM’s Qiskit Functions Catalog is part of a broader effort by both QunaSys and IBM to bring quantum computing to more industries. The Qiskit Functions Catalog provides members of the IBM Quantum Network with access to a growing range of quantum services, including QURI Chemistry.